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1 SERIES / F40 · 2019

M135i xDrive

A 306 PS turbocharged performance hatch.

BMW M135i xDrive · Exterior
Exterior reference for this model generation. Photographed year, equipment and market may differ from the factory specification shown.
Power306PS302 hp
Torque450Nm
0–100 km/h4.8s
Top speed250km/hElectronically limited
Weight1,525kg

2019 European launch specification · Factory source

Specifications

Every figure, in one place.

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Performance

Power
306 PS · 302 hp · 225 kW
Torque
450 Nm
0–100 km/h
4.8 s
Top speed
250 km/h · limited
Power-to-weight
4.98 kg/PS

Engine and drivetrain

Engine
B48 · Inline-four
Displacement
1,998 cm³
Induction
Twin-scroll turbo
Gearbox
8-speed automatic
Drivetrain
xDrive all-wheel drive
Powertrain
Petrol

Body and dimensions

Production
2019–2024
Body
Hatchbacks
Length
4,319 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Height
1,434 mm
Wheelbase
2,670 mm
Kerb weight
1,525 kg
Fuel tank
50 L
Motron scores

Where this car ranks across all 93 cars in the catalogue.

Acceleration58
Power30
Power-to-weight43
Top speed28

Why you’d want one

  • A compact performance hatchback.

Know before you buy

  • Few systemic faults; keep to oil service intervals
  • Coolant and oil leaks on higher-mileage cars
  • Run-flat tyres make the ride firmer

Commonly reported ownership points, not a guarantee of faults. Always get an independent inspection.

The story

The M135i changes its layout.

The F40 M135i xDrive uses a turbocharged four-cylinder rather than the straight-six associated with earlier M135i models. The badge survives while the architecture changes.

Best for

A compact performance hatchback.

Trade-off

Do not copy older M135i engine information onto this generation.

The F40 M135i is a four-cylinder car.

Under the bonnet

B48 · Inline-four

The F40 M135i uses a transversely mounted 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo engine. Its layout and all-wheel-drive system mark a new direction for the 1 Series performance hatchback.

Engine profile
B48 engine

B48 four-cylinder engine-family reference. Longitudinal and transverse installations differ.

B48 · Petrol

The F40 M135i uses a transversely mounted 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo engine. Its layout and all-wheel-drive system mark a new direction for the 1 Series performance hatchback.

Factory profile

The full specification.

Ownership and buying
Buying tips
Do not copy older M135i engine information onto this generation.
Maintenance notes
Match the engine code and VIN to the correct BMW service schedule. Ask for dated maintenance records and an independent inspection before buying.
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Photo credits
  • BMW M135i xDrive (F40) at BMW Welt - front right view (cropped).jpg — NaBUru38 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Original